Fintech Review

NOVEMBER 27, 2024

In many regions, they create jobs, drive innovation, and stimulate local economies. From innovative lending platforms to advanced payment processing, fintech is enabling them to access growth opportunities and thrive in today’s competitive markets. Fintech companies see this gap as an opportunity to innovate.

FinTech 105

FinTech Cross-Border Cross-Border Payments Online and Mobile Banking 105

Fintech Finance

SEPTEMBER 25, 2024

This, in turn, makes it harder for these businesses to meaningfully participate in the digital economy and limits inclusive growth. This innovation brings down the barriers and enables an affordable consumer device to become a powerful business tool,” said Sebastien Codeville, chief executive officer of KaiOS Technologies.

Visa 97

Visa Economy Digital Payments Enrollments 97

Fintech Finance

MAY 9, 2024

A leading multinational bank, Access Bank Group , has today launched an innovative solution in collaboration with Mastercard to expand access to cross-border payments and remittances to and from the continent, bringing Africa closer to the global economy.

Cross-Border Payments 98

Cross-Border Payments Cross-Border Visa Financial Inclusion 98

Fintech News

JANUARY 15, 2024

Looking ahead, the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) has introduced the SGQR+, an innovative concept aimed at revamping Singapore’s QR payments infrastructure for the future. This allows participating wallets (both local and cross-border) and merchants to have a common standard interface for sending and receiving payment notifications.

Interoperability 114

Interoperability Cross-Border Payments Financial Inclusion 114

Electronic Transactions Association

FEBRUARY 22, 2023

The report, Advancing Economic Inclusion—Empowering Underserved Communities with Fintech , highlights the innovative products and services revolutionizing the way commerce is conducted through safe, secure, convenient, and rewarding solutions.

Underserved 40

Underserved Financial Literacy Online and Mobile Banking FinTech 40

Fintech News

FEBRUARY 4, 2024

The affluent segment’s demand for digital-only, cost-effective services is prompting firms like UBS and Merrill Wealth Management to introduce innovative platforms and services catering to this demographic. Morgan and KKR actively participate in the asset tokenisation ecosystem, strengthening its legitimacy and acceptance.

Returns 131

Returns On-Demand AI Underserved 131

PYMNTS

JULY 29, 2020

One of the defining characteristics of the past decade or so has been that what’s an industry-disrupting innovation one day is old news within six months. Microsoft is collaborating with @Mastercard to accelerate innovation across digital commerce and startup ecosystems. Microsoft Stories and News (@MSFTnews) July 28, 2020.

Innovation 71

Innovation Visa Micro-Entry Financial Inclusion 71

Fintech Finance

OCTOBER 29, 2024

With only 48% of the adult population in Africa banked, according to the African Digital Banking Transformation Report ( [link] ), the collaboration between Orange and Mastercard is designed to accelerate financial access, contributing to the financial empowerment of underserved communities.

Visa 97

Visa Digital Payments Financial Inclusion Online and Mobile Banking 97

Fintech News

MARCH 5, 2024

This year’s conference promises a wealth of knowledge with over 50 hours of discussions, interactive sessions, and real-world case studies focused on Asian fintech innovation and growth. However, this innovation is not without its challenges and opportunities.

Embedded Finance 104

Embedded Finance APACS Financial Inclusion CBDC 104

Clearly Payments

MARCH 11, 2024

Canada, known for its somewhat progressive stance towards financial innovation, has been aware and monitoring this transformative technology. These regulations aim to mitigate the risks of illicit activities associated with cryptocurrencies while fostering innovation and protecting consumers.

Cryptocurrency 82

Cryptocurrency Consumer Protection Financial Inclusion Payments 82

Fintech Finance

SEPTEMBER 12, 2024

Innovating for financial inclusion Zambia has taken great strides in narrowing its gap in financial inclusion. Offering microloans to underserved populations, Lupiya has played a pioneering role in bridging this gap. According to the latest data, levels of inclusion have improved ( [link] ) from 59.3% in 2015 to 69.4%

Product 98

Product Financial Inclusion Debit Card Digital Payments 98

The Fintech Times

MAY 29, 2024

The Interledger Foundation , an organisation building and advocating for an open, interoperable payment network, is introducing a new initiative to fund fintechs that leverage its Interledger Protocol (ILP) to bring payment capabilities to emerging markets and underserved populations.

Instant Payments 69

Instant Payments Cross-Border Payments Financial Inclusion Underserved 69

Fintech News

DECEMBER 4, 2024

This accessibility is levelling the playing field and accelerating innovation across industries. Open banking and APIs will continue to drive innovation, enabling even more seamless integration of financial services. What’s Next? The future of embedded finance is boundless. Financial inclusion will remain a key focus.

Embedded Finance 110

Embedded Finance Finance Payment APIs and Integration BNPL 110

Fintech News

MARCH 5, 2024

This year’s conference promises a wealth of knowledge with over 50 hours of discussions, interactive sessions, and real-world case studies focused on Asian fintech innovation and growth. However, this innovation is not without its challenges and opportunities.

Embedded Finance 90

Embedded Finance APACS Financial Inclusion CBDC 90

The Payments Association

DECEMBER 18, 2024

Payment technology and innovation are accelerating across the fintech industry, with more companies recognising the importance of adapting to changing customer needs, with non-cash transactions projected to hit 2.3 This transformation will enable low-cost access to financial systems, empowering underserved communities and fostering inclusion.

Cross-Border 88

Cross-Border AI Push-to-Card Real Time Payments 88

Fintech Finance

OCTOBER 29, 2024

This collaboration will enable all participant partners in TerraPay Global network to send seamless international money transfers directly to Yape users, allowing them to instantly access their funds and take advantage of a wide array of financial services within the app.

Financial Inclusion 105

Financial Inclusion Cross-Border Economy Underserved 105

Fintech News

AUGUST 19, 2024

500 Global focuses on markets where technology, innovation, and capital can unlock long-term value and drive economic growth. In the past 24 months, the firm has participated in seven deals in Southeast Asia, making it the fourth most active fintech investor during the period, neck and neck with 500 Global, according to Tech in Asia.

FinTech 126

FinTech Underserved Technology Cross-Border 126

Fintech News

OCTOBER 16, 2024

Building on its success in 2023, which attracted over 66,000 participants from 150 countries, SFF 2024 will feature a distinguished lineup of global central bankers, regulators, industry leaders, entrepreneurs, investors, innovators, and influencers. Fintech News Network readers will also get a 20% discount on their Delegate Passes.

FinTech 113

FinTech Cross-Border Payments AI Cross-Border 113

The Fintech Times

JULY 28, 2024

. “SteelWave Digital can further bridge the financial accessibility gap by expanding its strategic partnerships with global liquidity providers to enhance capital flows into underserved markets. He adds how it is important this goal keeps customers at the heart of any of innovation.

FinTech 92

FinTech Financial Inclusion Online and Mobile Banking Financial Literacy 92

The Fintech Times

JANUARY 3, 2024

Many market participants have already sought to develop technologies and standards to facilitate consumer access to personal financial data,” wrote the CFPB in their introduction to the rulemaking. “The The CFPB intends to accelerate the shift to a more open and decentralized system through the issuance of a final rule.” “Our

CFPB 69

CFPB Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) FinTech Underserved 69

The Fintech Times

MAY 22, 2024

Through the ABX Platform, Crown Agents Bank will provide AbbeyCross users with competitive emerging market FX rates, efficient access to its global network and innovative cross-border payment solutions for fast and efficient settlement. “This is why the AbbeyCross ABX Platform is so important.

Cross-Border Payments 59

Cross-Border Payments Cross-Border Settlement Payments 59

The Fintech Times

NOVEMBER 13, 2024

DigMo , which is licensed by the Bank of Zambia to operate a wallet, plans to support underserved users by providing access to engaging products with incentives. Sylvia Brune , CEO of DigMo Group, said: “We are committed to financial planning innovation for low and middle-income earners across Africa.

Accounts 59

Accounts Financial Inclusion Underserved Participant 59

Fintech News

DECEMBER 20, 2023

Singapore also made strides in payment innovation, focusing on enhancing electronic payments and expanding cross-border capabilities. Singapore furthers payment innovation aspirations 2023 also saw Singapore advance its payment innovation ambitions, particularly in the realms of electronic payments and cross-border payment capabilities.

FinTech 103

FinTech Cross-Border CBDC Web 3.0 103

Fintech Finance

MAY 21, 2024

Through the ABX Platform, Crown Agents Bank will provide AbbeyCross users with competitive Emerging Market FX (EM FX) rates, efficient access to its global network and innovative cross-border payments solutions for fast and efficient settlement. This is why the AbbeyCross ABX Platform is so important.

Cross-Border Payments 52

Cross-Border Payments Cross-Border Settlement Underserved 52

The Fintech Times

DECEMBER 5, 2024

Fintech’s potential to drive social change is becoming increasingly recognised, with initiatives targeting financial inclusion, underserved markets and sustainability. Rooney highlighted Salad Money’s mission to deliver financial support using innovative tools like open banking. “We We started trading back in May 2019.

Financial Inclusion 59

Financial Inclusion Underserved Returns FinTech 59

Center for Payments

OCTOBER 20, 2023

The Impact of Innovation on Financial Inclusion The fintech industry has witnessed significant advancements in recent years. Innovations such as blockchain technology, artificial intelligence, and biometrics have revolutionized the way financial services are delivered.

Financial Inclusion 40

Financial Inclusion Cybersecurity Innovation Online and Mobile Banking 40

Fintech News

MAY 20, 2024

Participants will also hear about actionable strategies for enhancing productivity and cross-selling using data-driven financial insights, along with practical examples and case studies on monetizing transaction data.

FinTech 134

FinTech Embedded Finance BNPL AI 134

Clearly Payments

FEBRUARY 12, 2024

This article aims to explore the impact that Visa and Mastercard has on the payment industry, examining their influence on innovation, regulation, consumer behavior, and the broader economy. High interchange fees can eat into merchants’ profit margins, particularly for small businesses with tight budgets.

Visa 88

Visa Payments Payment Networks Online and Mobile Banking 88

The Fintech Times

OCTOBER 29, 2024

Recognising this as an issue that needs to be solved, the collaboration between Orange and Mastercard aims to accelerate financial access and contribute to the financial empowerment of underserved communities.

Visa 59

Visa Financial Inclusion Online and Mobile Banking Debit Card 59

PYMNTS

NOVEMBER 8, 2018

Other investors that participated in the round include Hyperplane Venture Capital, Bits x Bites, Cornes Technologies and others. Too many consumer demographics are underserved by the food and beverage products currently on the market.”.

AI 55

AI Underserved Product Origination 55

PYMNTS

JULY 14, 2017

The fund aims to focus on cross-border FinTech startups run by Latinos, it said; the second startup it financed was Listo, a B2C financial services firm that similarly focuses on the underserved Latino community in the U.S. Innoviti Payments Solutions. The company added that Catamaran Ventures also participated in the investment.

Cybersecurity 53

Cybersecurity B2B FinTech Cash Management 53

FICO

APRIL 27, 2017

What they’re doing is participating in a new type of psychometric credit scoring that could expand credit in markets worldwide. The innovative approach taken by EFL is one way we are working to facilitate credit access for the more than 3 billion consumers that are unbanked or underbanked. Expanding credit worldwide.

Credit Risk 66

Credit Risk Assessments Risk Financial Inclusion 66

Faster Payments Council

MARCH 15, 2023

And understand the timing and projected rollout of ISO 20022 for industry participants, including government entities, financial institutions and businesses. 100B/yr US alone – sticky, underserved, corporate/gov't load (no consumer). especially in the gaming sector and for account loading applications.

FPC 88

FPC ISO 20022 Cross-Border Payments Federal Reserve 88

CB Insights

AUGUST 26, 2021

SoftBank also backed segment-focused challenger bank Greenwood , which aims to bring banking to underserved minority communities. Bubble size and proximity to the center indicate the total number of rounds with SoftBank participation. SoftBank participated in a $46M round into the company in July 2019. Click to enlarge.

Online and Mobile Banking 94

Online and Mobile Banking Participant AI Automation 94

The Fintech Times

JANUARY 15, 2024

Created in partnership with Create Labs , a social venture offering technology access to underserved communities, the tool aims to limit biases and cater to diverse entrepreneurial needs. This is a testament to our commitment to the small business community and to innovations that lift people up.”

Small Business 59

Small Business Visa AI Underserved 59

PYMNTS

JULY 16, 2019

FinTech Lendbuzz has announced Monday (July 15) that it has secured an additional $150 million in debt and equity financing led by 83North, with participation from existing investors. The debt funding was led by BHI, ConnectOne Bank, IDB Bank, Viola Credit and a large insurance company.

Finance 49

Finance FinTech Underwriting Credit Risk 49

Fintech Finance

FEBRUARY 26, 2024

Together with the GSMA Foundation, we seek to empower those in underserved communities across the world and provide equal access to help build better financial futures for all.”

Financial Literacy 52

Financial Literacy Finance Financial Inclusion Economy 52